Title: Crimes in the Name of Liberty: The Dictatorship of Western Democracies and the
Suffering It Causes Around the World
Author: Pascal KONNEH
Publisher: XlibrisUK
ISBN: 978-1984595485
Pages: 170
Genre: Politics & Social Sciences/Politics & Government
Reviewed by: Anthony Avina

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Conflict is often the struggle which keeps us, as a people, from connecting with one
another, whether it is on a personal level or on a global scale. As philosopher William
James once said, “Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that
can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That
factor is attitude.”

In author Pascal KONNEH’s Crimes in the Name of Liberty: The Dictatorship of Western
Democracies and the Suffering It Causes Around the World, the author takes a critical
look at how politics and corruption from Western Democracies have held up any real
resolution and peace amongst other nations, and have become obstacles to real
change. As recent years have shown in the United States alone, actions by a leader
such as Donald Trump have seen one of the world’s most powerful nations separate
itself from the global stage on multiple levels. This book takes a hard look at actions
such as this and other nations as well and how things such as social justice, health
crisis’ like the Coronavirus, and much more have been impacted.

This is a powerful, pointed and engaging read. The author holds no punches as the
book examines everything from economic and digital warfare to international law have
all played a role in how powerful democracies and those who lead from within them
have manipulated and seen to the never-ending conflict of other nations around the
world, including Egypt, Syria and the Ukraine. The author’s attention to detail regarding
international law and the various workings of nations and their influence on small
countries is amazing to see unfold, and makes for a strong read.

This is the perfect book for anyone who loves non-fiction reads, who has a firm
understanding of or interest in politics and social sciences, and those who are seeking
to understand why conflict amongst the various nations of the world continue to plague
us all. It is refreshing to see such a pointed and controlled point of view that showcases
the foundation of these conflicts.

A fast-paced and detail-oriented read, author Pascal KONNEH’s Crimes in the Name of
Liberty: The Dictatorship of Western Democracies and the Suffering It Causes Around
the World is a must-read for any political science aficionado. The author lays everything
out on the table for the reader to dive into, and by the end of the story readers will be
enthralled. Can we ever find a way of ending the “us vs. them” mentality? This book
explains the reasons.